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Yeah, there was a conversation about this in the Star Sisters thread. I certainly want translucence. I know they could make it look cool without it, but I would vote for the translucent plastic. It has been done and has been sturdy, so I know they can do it. The only other weak translucent figure I've ever run into is Iceman from Marvel Legends, but I ran into so many broken ML figures that it didn't surprise me.

So, I think they can do it. It'll be the best option.

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We've said this before but let me try to clear it up again. The issues with the Goddess breaking at the legs was due to the sonic wielding or "joining" process. The same thing happened with DCUC Wave 3 and 4 which was produced at the same time. We resolved this issue quickly which is why you haven't seen it repeat itself in either line. We now use a different type of sonic wielding at a lower speed.

The breaking had nothing to do with the plastic being translucent. The breaking and the plastic clarity are independent variables. It was the sonic wielding process that lead to breaking. The plastic was not brittle, but rather microscopic cracks caused by the wielding process lead to breakage at the joint. This happened regardless of how clear the plastic was (as evident by the non translucent figures in DCUC Wave 3 and 4 which had the same issue).

TG, I think that some fans are concerned because the Goddess re-release had figures that broke. But thanks for the clarification; it's a relief to get assurance from you that this issue should no longer be a concern of ours for future figures.

We've said this before but let me try to clear it up again. The issues with the Goddess breaking at the legs was due to the sonic wielding or "joining" process. The same thing happened with DCUC Wave 3 and 4 which was produced at the same time. We resolved this issue quickly which is why you haven't seen it repeat itself in either line. We now use a different type of sonic wielding at a lower speed.

The breaking had nothing to do with the plastic being translucent. The breaking and the plastic clarity are independent variables. It was the sonic wielding process that lead to breaking. The plastic was not brittle, but rather microscopic cracks caused by the wielding process lead to breakage at the joint. This happened regardless of how clear the plastic was (as evident by the non translucent figures in DCUC Wave 3 and 4 which had the same issue).

Hope this clarifies this once and for all!

TG

Now that you took the time to explain the situation in detail, it does make sense.

Oh, but the cracked torsos on Roboto....I wonder where that comes from. Perhaps careless construction by the people at the factory.

We had 2 figures with translucent parts so far: the Goddess and Roboto. Some fans had the displeasure to experience the fact that BOTH figures had cracks in the translucent parts !

I don't care about the excuses Toyguru finds. To this day, the Goddess IS a defective figure, and the plastic clearly has a major part in the shattering pelvis syndrome (be it bacause of the "sonic wielding process" or not).

TG, I think that some fans are concerned because the Goddess re-release had figures that broke. But thanks for the clarification; it's a relief to get assurance from you that this issue should no longer be a concern of ours for future figures.

The re-release was leftover customer service stock, not a new run of figures. So yeah the re-releases would possibly have the same problem as the original release since they were essentially one and the same.

The re-release was leftover customer service stock, not a new run of figures. So yeah the re-releases would possibly have the same problem as the original release since they were essentially one and the same.

The confusion about this breakage issue is that some fans bought a new Goddess figure, and it broke as well. Mattel knowingly sold the excess stock with the knowledge that some of them would break. This didn't sit well with consumers.

I did NOT have this issue. But, I refuse to move my Goddess' legs in fear of them breaking. She remains in a specific pose, and I only move her arms a little from time to time.

***I'd also like to add that I've only received one flawed figure and Mattel took care of my issue IMMEDIATELY. Most of the customer service I've received has been satisfactory in that regard.

Just a little statement from me: It wasn't my intention to revive the old "Mattel is evil"- discussion when I opened this thread. I took a look at my collection and once more the Goddess got my attention and I just wondered, if there would be more translucent figures.

Sureley there have been a lot of defective figures but this thread was meant to get a good overview if people would want another translucent figure- I stated in my first posting, that Mattel promised this will never happen again - and I trust them.

So, to go back to the topic without blaming anyone for anything anymore - what do you think about Krystoll -if and when- he will make it into the line... should he be translucent?!

Posting this pic of Crystoll in case some folks don't know what he looks like. Out of curiosity, what kind of background do you think he should have in MOTUC? Should he know of/have some kind of connection to Jewelstar? hehe

Posting this pic of Crystoll in case some folks don't know what he looks like. Out of curiosity, what kind of background do you think he should have in MOTUC? Should he know of/have some kind of connection to Jewelstar? hehe